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Question 29 of 35 for our Admissions Officer Mock Interview

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Question 29 of 35

We do a comprehensive review of all admission materials before making an admission decision. Why might this be important?

A comprehensive review is a review of all application materials before making an admissions decision. This means a student is not automatically ruled out by their GPA, test scores, or personal statement/written responses alone. Careful consideration is taken on each portion of the application. Explain your understanding of this process and the importance of it. Explain that a comprehensive review allows for all admission materials to be reviewed before making a final decision, allowing a more equitable admissions decision that considers the whole student.

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  • 29. We do a comprehensive review of all admission materials before making an admission decision. Why might this be important?

      How to Answer

      A comprehensive review is a review of all application materials before making an admissions decision. This means a student is not automatically ruled out by their GPA, test scores, or personal statement/written responses alone. Careful consideration is taken on each portion of the application. Explain your understanding of this process and the importance of it. Explain that a comprehensive review allows for all admission materials to be reviewed before making a final decision, allowing a more equitable admissions decision that considers the whole student.

      Written by Audra Kresinske on February 18th, 2022

      Why the Interviewer Asks This Question

      The interviewer asks this question to determine your familiarity with admissions terms and get a better idea of your opinion of this review process. If the school does a comprehensive review of applications, they believe in this method. Name a few favorable reasons for doing a comprehensive review, focusing on gaining a full picture of the student.

      Written by Audra Kresinske on February 18th, 2022

      Answer Example

      "A comprehensive review is important to get a good picture of the prospective student. A comprehensive review allows for all pieces of the admissions materials to be considered before making a decision. A test score or GPA does not necessarily rule the student out. Their personal statement and letters of recommendation are also considered, so the admissions team gets to see a broader overview of the student and make an informed decision about whether or not they would be successful at the school. I fully support this type of admissions philosophy."

      Written by Audra Kresinske on February 18th, 2022